at the helm
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Founder and former editor-in-chief Dmitry Muratov, jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for his efforts to safeguard freedom of expression at the helm of the paper.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
After all, Eleanor understood from decades of experience that filmmaking is, most often, a boy’s club — even when a woman is at the helm.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
“This country can build big things—we just need competent people at the helm to deliver them,” she told lawmakers in May.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
The BCCI, however, was intent on a younger person at the helm and opted for the 30-year-old Mandhana.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Leo stood at the helm, Hazel and Frank grinning at his side.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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